Examine the two statements and give the correct answer: Assertion (A): A did not try to extinguish fire so that he could earn more money from the insurance company, held guilty of Arson Reason (R) Actus non facit reum, nisi mens sit rea

Option A: Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

Option B: Both A and R are true and R isnot the correct explanation of A

Option C: A is true but R is false

Option D: A is false but R is true

Correct Answer

Option: c

Explanation

Actus Non Facit Reum Nisi Mens Sit Rea means “An act does not make a person guilty unless there is a guilty mind.” It highlights that both the physical act and the corresponding guilty intention are necessary to establish criminal liability.

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